Each year, the Festival features 10-days of engaging events and programs, all free, for the community to enjoy and celebrate the wonders of science! 

The 2026 Festival of Science will take place from Sept. 25 – October 4 and will be our 37th consecutive year!

The Festival offers a wide variety of presentations, hands-on workshops, interactive discussions, classroom talks and guided tours led by outstanding Flagstaff scientists and STEAM professionals. Festival events highlight the innovative research happening right here in Flagstaff! Events are held in a variety of venues and institutions throughout northern Arizona.

PARTICIPATE IN THE 2026 FESTIVAL

Note: applications are accepted beginning March 18.

Are you a scientist, researcher, expert in your STEAM field, or a representative at a scientific institution? You or your business could share your research, programs, or activities with the community in this year’s Festival!

Workshops, talks, trips, tours, videos, performances and more that highlight innovative STEAM projects are all welcome to participate in the 2026 Festival!
Important dates:
Partner Stakeholder Meeting: March 18
Application opens: March 18
Deadline to submit your program idea: May 15
Notification of confirmation: July 1
Final edits to submitted and approved events: July 15
Program goes to print: Aug. 1
Program online and registration opens: Aug. 19